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Sinister
2012 · R · 1h 50m
Curator Score8.6/ 10
Once you see him, nothing can save you.
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- In theaters
- October 12, 2012
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8.6
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Passed by two curators
Fear9.5
Gore4.0
Atmosphere9.5
Intensity10.0
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Leans into fear and atmosphere, light on gore.
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True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.
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mysteryhorrorthriller
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Child endangermentDomestic violence
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Details
Budget$3M
Box office$82.5M
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Starring
Ethan Hawke as Ellison Oswalt · Juliet Rylance as Tracy Oswalt · Vincent D'Onofrio as Professor Jonas · James Ransone as Deputy · Fred Thompson as Sheriff · Clare Foley as Ashley Oswalt · Michael Hall D'Addario as Trevor Oswalt · Victoria Leigh as Stephanie Stevenson
Production
Alliance Films, Automatik Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, IM Global, Summit Entertainment
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